About our Opportunity:
The people at GE Global Research, powered by ideas and with the resources of one of the world's most successful companies, are passionate about bringing breakthrough innovations to life. People who believe, "what we imagine, we can make happen."

As a gradient engineer, you will develop next generation MR gradient coils by conducting research, analysis, experimentation, and prototype development.

Develops concepts and specifications for next generation MRI gradient designs. Responsible for experimentation, technical designs, manufacturing and testing of gradient components and prototypes, including managing a variety of projects and driving technology development in partnership with various GE businesses.

You will:

* Determine next generation MRI technologies by studying consumer requirements, conferring with management and engineering staff, and collaborating with external research groups.

* Develop conceptual and detailed designs for prototypes in partnership with a diverse, cross-functional technical team

* Develop component and prototype test plans.

* Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and value obtained.

Required:
* YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.

* Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with experience in EM, mechanical, thermal design, or experimental setup of gradient coils for MR.

* Broad based experimental and analysis skills with major emphasis on EM, thermal and combined EM-structural analysis.

* Strong background in the design and experimental setup of large-scale electromagnetic devices or experiments, in particular MRI gradient coils.

* Unrestricted work authorization in the US is required for BS or MS level candidates, but will sponsor visas for PhD-level candidates.

* Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

* Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

* Must be 18 years or older.

Desired:
* Experience in manufacturing or design for manufacturing of gradient coils or experiments related to gradient coil development.

* Experience in numerical analysis tools and optimization methods.

* Knowledge of design for quality and reliability.

* Experience with ANSYS and at least one advanced EM modeling packages, such as Maxwell, Magsoft, or Opera.

* Experience with computer control of advanced experiments using Labview or LabWindows.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Strong analytical skills.

* Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.

* Ability to collaborate externally with key research groups in the MR community

* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

General:
Imaging Technologies is a multi-disciplinary and diverse organization with ~170 researchers innovating and developing technology in the areas of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, Ultrasound, Digital X-ray, Electromagnetic and Superconductivity systems, and Visualization and Computer Vision.

Since the invention of the modern medical x-ray tube in 1913 by GE scientist William Coolidge, we have been imagining and building new ways for clinicians to see inside the human body, and this history of imaging system breakthroughs has kept GE at the forefront of medical imaging. Today, our scientists are exploring new applications for imaging in both the security and industrial non-destructive testing spaces. At the same time, we are charting new territory in the emerging field of molecular imaging, where medical imaging meets genomics research. Our researchers are finding new ways to see beyond structures in the body and image cellular function.
This work holds the potential to discover diagnostic methods for identifying diseases before traditional symptoms appear - a breakthrough that would shift the healthcare paradigm from "see and treat" to "predict and prevent".

The Electromagnetics and Superconductivity Lab works in close partnership with multidisciplinary teams from across GE Global Research, GE Healthcare, GE Energy, and GE Aviation to develop next generation superconducting system technologies. As a Gradient Engineer, you will report directly to the Lab Manager for the Electromagnetics and Superconductivity Lab.

Contact Info:

To apply to this position, please click on this link http://www.gecareers.com and enter 815782 in the job # field.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.